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Digital that works: Skip the shiny, trust the strategy
It can be tempting to chase the latest trend—from new social platforms to AI. But the key to digital marketing success lies in a solid foundation. Peter Platt, president of
Health Care Originals: Setting a new standard in respiratory care
Sharon Samjitsingh struggled with asthma since birth, an experience that inspired her to launch Health Care Originals (HCO) with her husband, Jared Dwarika. Their solution—the Nightingale Virtual Respiratory Care Program—combines
The Venture For ClimateTech experience
Join us on Forward Faster as we dive into Venture For ClimateTech (V4C) with program manager Scott Meyers! V4C is a nonprofit accelerator helping early-stage climate tech startups grow through
A key ingredient for growth: Moving more than sauce
Paul Guglielmo is a former radio DJ turned food business entrepreneur. What started as a side hustle transformed into the launch of Guglielmo’s Sauce and, later, Craft Cannery, a no-minimum
Retool’24 Recap: Creating Clean Energy Opportunities
The Scale For ClimateTech team attended the Retool WNY conference on Chautauqua Lake in Jamestown, NY where innovators and manufacturers from across the state gathered to discuss and showcase opportunities
Building Creative Networks and Careers: Kavyar’s Path to Growth
Being successful as a photographer or other creative professional in the fashion/beauty industry isn’t just about producing good work. It requires fostering connections and selling that work. Kavyar, a long-time
Taking Venture For ClimateTech to the Next Level: Meet Jenny Leung
In this episode we are featuring Venture For ClimateTech’s newest director, Jenny Leung. Jenny joins the V4C team from an extensive career in entrepreneurship and climate. Previously she ran 5
The Intersection of AI and Climate
AI has revolutionized almost every industry and the world of climate tech has not been left out. Three climate tech AI founders come together on Forward Faster to share their
How Hydronic Shell Breathes New Life Into Old Buildings
Heating and cooling old buildings is one of the largest emitters when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions. Hydronic Shell is addressing these older buildings head-on with its patented HVAC
Active Surfaces Flexes New Technology for the Future of Solar
Active Surfaces envisions a future where any surface can be solar. The proprietary, MIT-patented technology makes it possible to apply flexible, light-weight solar panels to any surface. The technology is
How Commitment to Company Culture Pays Off at Optimax
Optimax Systems, Inc. was a small startup operating out of a barn in the mid-90s, and today it’s America’s largest precision optics manufacturer. Optimax employs 460 people and counting in
How PlankeApp is Designing the Future of Boutique Fitness Hiring
In the boutique fitness industry, the ability to form personal connections matters more than a resume or list of credentials. Traditional job posting platforms like LinkedIn or Indeed are not